Bastl Instruments Kastle 2 Wave Bard
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Bastl Instruments
Kastle 2 Wave Bard
Product Info
Article Number:
618270
Brand:
Bastl Instruments
Model:
Kastle 2 Wave Bard
Category:
Samplers
Price:
$207.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Kastle 2 Wave Bard is a brilliant little sampler for experimental musicians and those wanting immediate sonic textures. It's incredibly fun to noodle with, offering a surprising amount of control within a tiny footprint, making it ideal for live performance or sketching out ideas on the go.
Product Description
- Bastl Instruments Kastle 2 Wave Bard
- Compact Semi-Modular Sample Player
- Sampling time: 89 seconds (mono)
- 44 seconds (stereo)
- 16 bit / 44 kHz
- Memory locations for up to 32 banks with 32 samples each (editable via web app)
- Banks and samples can be selected via rotary controls
- CV inputs and the internal pattern generator and LFO
- Pitch control (+/- 2 octaves) and adjustable quantiser
- Controls for sample modulation
- sample selection
- sample length & sample envelope
- LFO modulation
- tempo
- Low-pass/high-pass filter with resonance
- Stereo delay or chorus/flanger effect
- Pattern and gate generator
- CV inputs for all parameters
- Stereo line / headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
- Stereo line input: 3.5 mm jack
- Sync input and output: Two 3.5 mm mini jacks
- Power supply via batteries (three AA) or USB-C port (batteries and power supply not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 95 x 70 x 45 mm
- Weight: 130 g
- Includes ten patch cables
PROS
- • Compact size belies powerful sample manipulation capabilities.
- • Excellent build quality; feels robust despite its size.
- • Intuitive rotary controls offer tactile, immediate sample exploration.
- • Flexible modulation options spark creative sound design possibilities.
CONS
- • Limited sample time necessitates careful sample selection and editing.
- • 3.5mm connections feel a bit fragile for frequent use.
- • Web app editing can be cumbersome for complex sample management.
Product Video
Key Features
Memory
Up to 32 banks with 32 samples each
Sample Time
89 seconds (mono), 44 seconds (stereo)
Pads
None - sample player only
Effects
Stereo delay or chorus/flanger
Connections
3.5mm line in/out, sync I/O, CV inputs
Weight
Approximately 600g (with batteries)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The web app allows for more detailed editing, like granular manipulation and looping, which isn't possible on the hardware itself. However, it’s slower than the immediate feel of the knobs.
Yes, you can transfer samples via USB using the web app, but the limited sample time requires careful consideration and potentially creative editing.
While the CV inputs offer substantial parameter modulation, it’s a more basic implementation than you'd find in a full-fledged modular environment – still very useful, just not as deep.
